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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.57, 912.88 and 381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.57, 912.88 and 381.80 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.57 : 912.88 = 381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.57/912.88 = 381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.57x = 912.88 × 381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.57x = 348,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,537.58/661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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